Lemon Harissa Hummus

apps / vegan / gluten free / grain free / meat free / dairy free / low carb

A lemony, bright hummus that has a kick with a hint of harissa spice that goes perfect as an appetizer or in a Mediterranean bowl.

I love having hummus on hand for a mid-afternoon snack. I always have chickpeas on hand so I figured there’s no point in buying hummus constantly. This flavor is one of my go-to’s because its so flavorful, but the flavor can kind of go with whatever dish you’re making or whatever you want to dip with!

Here’s what you’ll need for this Lemon Harissa Hummus:

• chickpeas

• tahini

• lemon juice

• lemon zest

• thyme

• harissa paste

• salt

• pepper

• red pepper flakes

• garlic

• olive oil

• za’atar seasoning

• parsley

• pine nuts

The secret to getting the hummus to be extra lemony is something that actually surprised me. Adding fresh thyme is the key to a super fresh and lemony hummus! I get my harissa paste from Trader Joes. I think it’s so delicious and has the perfect amount of spice to it.

Lemon Harissa Hummus

ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 1/2 tbsp tahini

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp thyme

• 1 tsp harissa paste

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1/4 red pepper flakes

• 2 garlic cloves

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp za’atar seasoning

• toppings

  • parsley

  • pine nuts

directions:

1. blend everything in a food processor for 3-5 minutes until completely smooth. if too thick, add in water to thin it out.

2. serve and drizzle with olive oil, more harissa paste, parsley and pine nuts.

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